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The Country School
- licensed capacity
- 89
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2006
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About
About The Country School
The Country School is a licensed child care center in Wainscott, New York. The state has licensed it since March 6, 2006, for up to 89 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (631) 537-2255 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Country School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$325
Home daycare$300
Toddler
Center$300
Home daycare$290
Preschool
Center$293
Home daycare$275
School age
Center$250
Home daycare$250
State record
Inspection reports for The Country School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2006
- License number
- #239424
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.15(b)(11) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a license, a program:
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Country School
Is The Country School licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 6, 2006.
When was The Country School last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Country School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can The Country School care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are The Country School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 537-2255 to confirm.
How much does The Country School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 537-2255 to ask.
What is The Country School's phone number?
(631) 537-2255.
Where is The Country School?
7 Industrial Road, Wainscott, NY 11975. The nearest other daycare we list is The Green School, 2.2 miles away.